News : Animal care

NEWS RELEASE: £2.9 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LAND-BASED BUSINESSES

11/23/2011 11:17 AM EST - Lantra

A £2.9 million investment in the skills and professionalism of land-based and environmental businesses has been announced today (24 November) as part of the Employer and Investment Fund (EIF) Phase 2.
This investment fund will enable Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting land-based and environmental industries, create and deliver three projects tailored specifically to industry needs, aimed at increasing...

Bringing Animal-Related Apprenticeships into Focus

10/5/2011 5:43 AM EST - Lantra

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More needs to be done on raising the awareness of apprenticeships in animal and veterinary related industries, according to new research published by Lantra Skills Council and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW).

The report, ‘Progression to Higher Education from Veterinary Nursing and Animal-related Apprenticeships’, outlines the findings of recent research on...

Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants

Consultation Underway to develop an Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a V...

9/5/2011 10:36 AM EST - Lantra

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Veterinary practices across the UK have until 30 September 2011 to participate in a consultation, organised by Lantra, focusing on the proposed development of a new Level 2 Intermediate/Foundation Apprenticeship for support and auxiliary staff in veterinary practice.

Practices can get involved by taking part in the online survey, which will help decide whether there is sufficient evidence...

New Beekeeping Qualification Up and Flying Soon

8/12/2011 5:18 AM EST - Lantra

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Honey bees impact the life of everyone in the UK and make an important contribution to agriculture, biosecurity and the environment. Whether as a hobby or a career, those interested in working with honey bees can soon benefit from taking the Level 1 Award in Introduction to Beekeeping, the UK’s very first regulated beekeeping qualification.*

Created by Lantra Awards in...

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY

4/6/2011 6:35 AM EST - Lantra

For Immediate Release

England’s land-based and environmental businesses must cultivate world-class skills in order to thrive and fully support the nation’s supply of food, fuel and water, according to new research, published today (6 April) by Lantra Sector Skills Council.

The land-based and environmental sector touches all our lives wherever we live. The sector feeds our nation and is indispensable for our...

From today Lantra will support land-based and enviromental businesses through Investors In People

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

4/1/2011 4:40 AM EST - Lantra

1 April 2011 For Immediate Release

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting land-based industries, announces today, 1 April, that they have been appointed to accredit the Investors in People programme to English businesses operating within the land-based and environmental sector.

Investors in People is a business improvement tool which links staff development with increased business profitability and levels...

Students can learn to take care of animals and the environment

STUDENTS CULTIVATING THE ENVIRONMENT

3/29/2011 4:48 AM EST - Lantra

PR1518 30 March 2011

Young people are urged to explore their interests in understanding and protecting the environment and animals by taking Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.

Principal Learning in Environmental and Land-based Studies is now available in Wales as an option within the Welch Baccalaureate Qualification (WBO). Students choosing this...

Inflexible apprenticeships place skills agenda at risk

2/3/2011 10:19 AM EST - Lantra

Apprenticeships need to be more flexible if they are to meet the needs of business and hit government targets – Sector Skills Council Lantra reveals during Apprenticeship Week (7-11 February).
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for Land-based and Environmental Industries - representing industry and lobbying Government to support appropriate sector-based training.

Its research has highlighted a range of...

Inflexible apprenticeships place rural skills agenda at risk

2/2/2011 11:41 AM EST - Lantra

Apprenticeships need to be more flexible if they are to meet the needs of business and hit government targets – Sector Skills Council Lantra reveals during Apprenticeship Week (7-11 February).
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for Land-based and Environmental Industries - representing industry and lobbying Government to support appropriate sector-based training.

Its research has highlighted a range of...

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS?

2/1/2011 10:11 AM EST - Lantra

Anyone working with animals in the South West is urged to take part in research, launched today, 1 February 2011, by Lantra and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW). This cross-industry research will look at finding out how businesses, individuals and training providers regard Apprenticeships.

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting people working with animals, and VETNET LLN SW, are...

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